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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,170.99, 382,358.45 and 179,020.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,170.99, 382,358.45 and 179,020.48 is: 246,959.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,170.99 : 382,358.45 = 179,020.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,170.99/382,358.45 = 179,020.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,170.99x = 382,358.45 × 179,020.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,170.99x = 68,449,990,444.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,449,990,444.16/277,170.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,959.44

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